Operated hire ensures your project is completed safely and efficiently. Strike free.

The most experienced & highly trained operators achieving all levels of project complexity, responsible for over 1 million hours of strike free excavation work

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Elite Operators as standard

Vac-Ex aspires to offer the best excavator operators with the best vacuum excavators so that our clients know they are in trusted hands. Our operators are responsible for over 1 million hours of strike free excavation work so our reputation speaks volumes.

Our operators are at the heart of everything we do which is why a particular focus of ours is our highly developed in-house training programme. This allows our operators to become the best accredited operators in the industry specialising in some of the most challenging construction sectors, including airports, nuclear power, oil & gas, and more. Our commitment to training and accreditation ensures that our operators are well-prepared to meet the demands of your excavation project, no matter how complex.

Our operators will work in partnership with your team to get the job done safely and efficiently.

How it works

1. Consult

We will work with you to understand what you need to get the job done properly.

2. Recommend

Book in the right machine, the right equipment and the right operator for your job.

3. Hire

24/7 operated hire to complete the job on time, working closely with you and your team.

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Operated Machines

All our units are available to hire 24/7 with our highly qualified operators.

CPCS Ticketed Operated 32T 8 Wheel Vacuum Excavator

This is one of our most popular operated vacuum excavation unit. The hydraulic 'Mega Arm' and 32 tonne capacity makes it the leading machine on the market.

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CPCS Ticketed Operated T-Vac Midi Track

This is a compact yet powerful and versatile vacuum excavation unit. It is capable of handling even the hardest to reach excavation projects.

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Pre-Hire Duty of Care Conformity Pack

What our pack includes

At Vac-Ex we believe in a fully transparent operation which is why before deployment all of our hired units come with a Pre-Hire Duty of Care Conformity Pack. This pack will be made available to all clients prior to our hired operated units attending the site and will include the following information.

Plant Operator Details

Name
HGV Licence
Competency Certificates – CPCS
Sector Specific Certificates;
Nuclear Site Pass Holder
NRSWA Streetworks
Safety Critical Medical
National Grid Person – Substation
EUSR Shea Gas
EUSR Water

Vehicle Details

Registration
MOT
Road Tax
Insurance Certificate
Road Worthiness Inspection
In-House Machine Audit

Company Certifications

Waste Carriers Licence
Company Liability Insurance
FORS GOLD Certificate
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
ISO 14001:2015 Certificate

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The Vac-Ex Difference

Expert Advice

Our sales and service team have decades of experience in vacuum excavation, being the original operators in the UK. Take advantage of this expertise with free advice when preparing for any job. Let’s get the project specified correctly, first time.

I don't just want a vacuum excavator, I want people to work with me to come up with the right way of doing the job. That's what Vac-Ex do. Project Manager - Utilities Company

Elite Operators

We select candidates and give them our highly developed in-house training programme, so they become the best accredited operators in the industry. Our operators will work in partnership with your team to get the job done safely and efficiently.

They will explain what they are doing, how long it will take and work with me rather than just longing out the process to fill the time. I know then it will be done properly. Construction Manager - Framework Contractor